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Please please say I can have Clementine

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 19:23

Hi MNers

A few years ago I posted asking whether I should name my baby Clementine. The answers were a resounding no.
I'm now back again, because I clearly can't take a hint.
So...our surname is Harrowdyne. Can I use Clementine (ending 'tyne' ) or am I once again deluding myself?
Feel free to hand me a grip if I need it.
Thanks!!

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Ouchjuststoodonlego · 29/06/2020 21:05

@IdentifyasTired

I've never seen The Hunger Games so I'm guessing this is a negative association?
It's not a bad association but the names do have that particular sound to them.

I just think, as an adult woman, trying to be taken seriously in the workplace etc would you want to be named that? I wouldn't.

People would constantly comment. It would become waring and you would possibly be causing her to be recalled more for a twee name than for her acomplishments.

I love your other children's names btw

MrsPeacockInTheLibrary · 29/06/2020 21:03

Speaking as a teacher who sees every year what kids do to each other with names...

Please don't!

Also, speaking again as someone with a very long first and surname combo - true clemency would be giving her a short first name!

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 21:02

Natalia that's funny you remember my original thread! I've never been able to let it go. Grin

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mumsiedarlingrevolta · 29/06/2020 21:02

Of course you can. Very charming.

She will probably mostly go by Clemmie anyway.

*I might be prejudiced as to how nice it is as my DD is a glorious Clementine. I get so many compliments on it.

needsahouseboy · 29/06/2020 21:01

I love it. Great name

ellenpartridge · 29/06/2020 21:01

I kind of like it but if you want to avoid the rhyming element just stick it in the middle with a 2nd MN after eg Eloise Clementine June Harrowdyne or similar. I did this for my daughter with a name that completely rhymes with our surname. Works fine in the middle.

NataliaOsipova · 29/06/2020 21:00

I remember your original thread! I think it’s fine. I’ve heard worse...and, when you get used to it, it’s her name and therefore perfectly normal (if you see what I mean). If you pronounce your surname Harrow-dine, I’d pronounce it Clemen-teen (or vice versa - Clemen-tyne Harrow-deen). But I like it!

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 21:00

I've never seen The Hunger Games so I'm guessing this is a negative association?

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 20:59

Middle names I love Selina. It's a contender for a first name as well.

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Ouchjuststoodonlego · 29/06/2020 20:58

@icedaisy

I actually like it.

Clementine harrowdyne. Sounds like a character from a lovely wind swept book.

No. It sounds like a character from The Hunger Games.

They are both nice names but you can't put them together.

Phthalo · 29/06/2020 20:58

I LOVE it. Very balanced as same amount of syllables. Sounds like a lovely storybook character. I know a fair few Clems

telemache · 29/06/2020 20:56

Lovely name and I think it works with your surname!

GreenMintTeaMug · 29/06/2020 20:56

Clementine Evangelina

?

I love that. Now i wish I have a baby girl to name!!

raindrop83 · 29/06/2020 20:55

I love it, it's one of my favourites and I'm considering using it for my little girl. What middle name are you thinking of? That's what I'm stuck on...

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 20:52

Thank you Vanguard. I adore my girl army. I'm very lucky. Smile

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TheVanguardSix · 29/06/2020 20:52

Oh I love that you have an army of girls with such cool names! Smile

slipperywhensparticus · 29/06/2020 20:51

Actually I like it Grin

Toddlerteaplease · 29/06/2020 20:51

I like it too. I does sound nice with your surname.

TheVanguardSix · 29/06/2020 20:51

Oh my God. I LOVE it! Clementine Harrowdyne. How could you NOT name her this? It sounds fabulous. One of the loveliest children in DD's year 5 class is called Clementine.

GreenMintTeaMug · 29/06/2020 20:50

I agree it goes well with those names. All those names are romantic and slightly old fashioned.

FransDiner · 29/06/2020 20:48

I think it's great, a very cool name

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 20:46

I feel I must be honest and say that I am not currently pregnant but we have decided to try for another in the not too distant future. I'm just getting a head start!
If it makes any difference this would be our 5th baby. We already have 4 girls named Martha, Rose, Evelyn and Marianne. I figure Clementine goes well with those names.

dons hard hat for being a prolific breeder, another demographic that MN loves to hate.

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Mumoblue · 29/06/2020 20:46

I agree it sounds like a character from a book. I'm picturing a 1920s female detective. And I mean that in the best way possible!

It might be a little weird to have a rhyming name but it'll just be one of those things. And it's very memorable too.

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IdentifyasTired · 29/06/2020 20:42

Loving all the replies even

"nooo poor kid!" Grin

I love how many of you have said it sounds like a literary character. That about as perfect summing up of my naming ambitions as it gets!!

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PaperDoesntMoveMuchOverTeams · 29/06/2020 20:42

Yes! I love Clementine Andries love that it rhymes with your surname. It’s sounds happy.

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